Urbin T. Kelley School vs. Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
Should you attend Urbin T. Kelley School or Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Urbin T. Kelley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Urbin T. Kelley School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
287 students
591 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#135 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
1
Kindergarten Students
53
89
Grade 1 Students
39
91
Grade 2 Students
42
112
Grade 3 Students
46
97
Grade 4 Students
58
93
Grade 5 Students
43
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
78%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
